Color Guard- Another Chance to Serve and LearnA District Color Guard is a great way to allow Scouts to learn more about our country and our history, participate in events they would otherwise not be able to attend, provide service to our community.

Eagle certificate and no “God.”An Eagle Scout was denied a certificate to accompany the flag flown over the Capitol in honor of his grandfather because the wording in the certificate contained the word "God."

How Much Is a Trillion?The "bailout" and "stimulus" packages were nearly a trillion dollars each. How much is a trillion?

Issues Flying the American FlagThe American flag is the symbol of our country but some people are having difficulty displaying the flag. They are not having a problem displaying it properly. They are having a problem displaying it at all.

Lead Paint- a Problem?The Scout office recently recalled 1.5 million Cub Scout badges because the paint on the badges contained too much lead. Is this a reaction or an over reaction to a lead paint issue?

Martin High Lip Dub and BullyingBullying is a significant factor that the youth of today need to cope with. Martin High School is trying to change the climate of the school to discourage bullying through the Rachel's Challenge and a 12 minute lip dub.

Meteor Shower, Eclipse End the DecadeThe best Christmas light show may not be driving around the neighborhood. The Geminids meteor shower and a total lunar eclipse occur between December 13 and December 21, 2010.

New Year- new goalsDreams are often different from goals. Reaching Scouting goals can help us reach other goals.

Night Skies of the Fall A brief discussion of the night skies that can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere in late September- the constellations in the sky and instruction on how to locate the North Star.

Nobama at the JamboreePresident Obama and the California Democrats have better things to do than wish the Boy Scouts of America a happy 100th birthday

On My Honor … in SportsOn my honor... is part of the Scout Oath that we say each week. Does it carry forward to our daily lives? Does it carry forward to sports? Professional sports? Recently there was an example of honor above winning and it is worth a second look.

Philmont in Ireland?The bike ride through the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland reminded me of a trek up the mountains at Philmont.

Scout Volunteers and the CouncilSome councils treat volunteers as a necessary evil; some treat volunteers as keys to success of the Scouting program. Which of these describes you council's relationship with volunteers?

Scout Volunteers and the CouncilSome councils treat volunteers as a necessary evil; some treat volunteers as keys to success of the Scouting program. Which of these describes you council's relationship with volunteers?

Scout Volunteers and the CouncilSome councils treat volunteers as a necessary evil; some treat volunteers as keys to success of the Scouting program. Which of these describes you council's relationship with volunteers?

Seeing at Night- Tips and Understanding If you understand how the eye works- rods, cones, rhodopsin, intensity of light- you can learn to "see" your way better at night. Also some tips on improving your night vision.

Wildfires- a Real Danger We Can PreventWhile some of the country has an overabundance of rain and water, much of the country is suffering from extreme drought. Drought conditions and high temperatures provide an excellent setting for wildfires. People cause most wildfires. With some precautions we can prevent many of these.